Airline Operators of Nigeria Commends Tinubu on Keyamo’s Reappointment

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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the reappointment of Honourable Festus Keyamo (SAN) as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. In a statement, AON expressed appreciation, stating, ” This decision reflects the president’s keen judgment and steadfast commitment to the growth and advancement of the aviation industry in Nigeria.” Since his initial appointment, …

AON Cancel Plans To Suspend Flight Operations

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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said it has called off its planned withdrawal of service and will start a fresh round of dialogue with the government in the hope of reaching an amicable solution. AON said it reached this decision with the highest consideration for our esteemed customers who have been faced with uncertainty over the last few days …

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AON Demands Immediate Release Of Caverton Pilots By Rivers State Government

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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called for the immediate release of two  Pilots of Caverton Helicopters that were recently arrested and taken into custody in handcuffs by the Rivers State Government for allegedly flouting the COVID19 Lockdown Order in the State. The Airline Operators of Nigeria has condemned the move in the strongest terms and considered it very …

COVID-19: AON Calls For Restriction Of Entry Points To Nigeria, Urges Government To Support Airlines

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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take urgent steps by immediately announcing a comprehensive travel restriction to only two entry points for Nigerian travelers coming into the country and foreign nationals of countries that have been confirmed to have over 100 cases of the COVID19 Virus popularly known as Corona Virus. …

AON Urges More Government Support As Air Peace Starts Int’l Flights

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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) would like to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Transport (Aviation) for moving the Nigerian aviation sector to the next level by assisting Air Peace to start international flights into Dubai on Friday July 5, 2019. While we thank the Federal Government for its role in making this feat possible, it …

AON Commends FG On Suspension Of National Carrier

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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) for taking the bold step to suspend the planned National Carrier Project in the interest of the nation. Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of State for Aviation, Nigeria, had recently stated: “I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to …

Passengers, Operators Optimistic On Removal Of VAT On Air Transportation

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By Kayode Oyero Recently, the Nigerian government passed an Executive Order for the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) from “all forms of shared transportation” which is believed to include air transportation in the Nigeria as airlines in the country remit five per cent of their base fares to the government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The elimination …

Embraer, NAC, Stanbic IBTC Partnership For West Africa’s Development? – By Roland Ohaeri

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By Roland Ohaeri One Aim The age-long challenges that have fuelled the under-development of airlines and the aviation industry in Nigeria and West Africa, on the one hand, and the remarkable air traffic and economic growth projected for Africa over the next two decades, on the other, are critical factors that would determine the sustainability and profitability of local airlines, …